Aaliyah (16 Jan. 1979–25 Aug. 2001), singer, actress, and model, was born Aaliyah Dana Haughton to Michael Haughton (1951-2012), a warehouse worker, and Diane Haughton in Brooklyn, New York.

Her success as both a recording artist and actress actually makes the name of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Aaliyah made her dreams come true. At 22, she not only had a very successful recording career but …

Aug 25, 2025 · In 2001, 22-year-old R&B singer Aaliyah died in a plane crash over the Bahamas. Here’s everything to know about how Aaliyah died and what caused the tragic plane crash that killed her.

Aaliyah's short-lived, but brilliant career, was a true success story for a young African-American woman who went against all odds to be herself in an industry where originality is scarce.

Jan 15, 2023 · Known as the 'Princess of R&B,' legendary singer-songwriter Aaliyah was at the height of her career when she tragically died in a plane crash in the Bahamas on Aug. 25, 2001.

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (/ ɑːˈliːə / ⓘ; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the " Princess of R&B " and "Queen of Urban Pop", she is …

Aug 1, 2025 · Listen to music by Aaliyah on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by Aaliyah including One In A Million, At Your Best (You Are Love) and more.

Aaliyah Dana Haughton was an American singer, actress, dancer, and model. Known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop", she is credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop,...

Aug 25, 2025 · It’s been 24 years since Aaliyah’s passing, yet her music, style and mystique still shape R&B and culture today. Here’s why her reign as the Princess of R&B endures.

After completing Romeo Must Die, Aaliyah shot her second film Queen of the Damned and released her third and final album, Aaliyah, in 2001. [13] A little over a month after her album's release, Aaliyah …